Ladybug Academy
Ladybug Academy is a licensed child care center in Mcgregor, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (4 of 14). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 high-risk. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Mcgregor and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.
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There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center’s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.
Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation's vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.
There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.
There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.
There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.
The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.
About this center
Common questions
Does Ladybug Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Ladybug Academy’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Ladybug Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Ladybug Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 17, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Ladybug Academy compare with other daycares in Mcgregor?
It is #4 of 5 centers in Mcgregor by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Ladybug Academy last inspected?
Aug 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1815318 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.